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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.64, 13,246.84 and 6,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.64, 13,246.84 and 6,057.24 is: 9,073.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.64 : 13,246.84 = 6,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.64/13,246.84 = 6,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.64x = 13,246.84 × 6,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.64x = 80,239,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239,289.12/8,843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.11

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